What is Kumite?
Kumite translates to “entangling hands” and is a method of practicing karate techniques with a partner in a safe and supportive way.
Students are firstly introduced to pre-arranged combative methods to help build skills, knowledge and confidence. Next, various forms of controlled free sparring are practiced, thus opening the unpredictability of spontaneity which is a cornerstone of combative preparedness.
We will be offering 2 programs this term - Beginner and Advanced Kumite.
The Beginner Kumite Program is an introduction to sparring for white and blue belt Young Adult and Adult karate students. This program will cover basic sparring methods, tactics and combat in a slow, nurtured and strictly supervised environment.
Our Advanced Kumite Program will be an opportunity for green, brown and black belts to hone their combat craft in a program that explores more in depth strategies in a highly pressure tested environment. Wearing fist, leg, groin and chest guards, each session end in Juyi kumite, free sparring, which promotes random, fast paced, controlled combat.
For more information on sparring, download our Kumite Fact sheet here:
Details…
Beginner Kumite Program: Mondays 16, 23 & 30/10, 6 & 13/11
Advanced Kumite Program: Thursdays 19 & 26/10, 2, 9 & 16/11
Time: 7-730pm
Where: School of Arts Hall dojo directly after YOUNG ADULT/ADULT class.
Cost: 5 week program = $50+GST
TERMS AND CONDITIONS…
This 5 week event is exclusive to current members only.
Registration required to participate.
A full karate uniform is required to be worn in all extra curricular events unless specified.
Fees are to be paid in advance of training and are non refundable for absence.
Beginner kumite is open to young adult/adult white and blue belt students.
Advanced kumite is open to young adult/adult green, brown and black belt students and will require all protective equipment each session.
RSVP: Sunday 15 October 2023
If minimum numbers are not met, the event may be postponed/cancelled.
What you need to bring?
karate uniform
water bottle
Advanced students bring ALL sparring protective equipment.
Book your place now!
For more than one participant, please mention it in the message section.
